Principal Software Engineer - Remote

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Insight partners with payers, providers, governments and life sciences companies to simplify and enhance clinical, administrative and financial processes through software-enabled services and analytics, while advancing value-based care. Our differentiated products, technology insights, clinical expertise and analytics support the entire health system — ultimately delivering better experiences for consumers.

Optum Insight Technology and Engineering is a critical function in Optum Insight driving the innovation and value we provide our customers and partners. This team is focused on products, solutions, platform enabling capability development, product development lifecycle, engineering excellence and connectivity to Optum Technology.

We’re seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Senior AI/ML Software Architect to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent healthcare solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in .NET, cloud platforms, and AI/ML integration—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable, innovative systems that drive real-world impact.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code
• Design systems integrating ML/generative AI with real-time adjudication, autonomous coding, and chart intelligence
• Scale AI/ML solutions for real-time and large-scale workloads
• Make architectural decisions ensuring best practices in AI/ML infrastructure

Collaboration & Communication

• Align technical execution with business goals
• Translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Collaborate with global and offshore teams for seamless delivery

Architecture & Documentation

• Create architecture artifacts: diagrams, design docs, and specifications

Executive Reporting

• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to executives

Compliance & Governance

• Navigate legal, compliance, and regulatory processes with relevant teams

Team Development

• Mentor engineers and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on ML, generative AI, and cloud trends to drive innovation

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• .NET Development: 10+ years of experience in enterprise-grade software development
• Architecture Design: 10+ years of experience creating system diagrams and technical documentation
• Cloud Platforms: 8+ years of experience with Azure/AWS, AKS, REDIS, Docker
• Microservices: 8+ years of experience integrating AI into SaaS and microservice architectures
• AI/ML Systems: 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing AI/ML models

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain)
• Demonstrated familiarity with FHIR standards and healthcare data interoperability
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Proven knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Demonstrated background in natural language processing (NLP) and LLM integration
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data streaming (e.g., Kafka)

Soft Skills

• Trust & Credibility: Aligns technical outcomes with business goals
• Communication: Explains technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Collaboration: Works effectively with global, cross-functional teams
• Results-Oriented: Delivers high-value outcomes efficiently
• Pragmatism: Balances perfection with timely delivery
• Approachability: Fosters a supportive, team-first environment
• Emotional Intelligence: Maintains professionalism under pressure
• Problem-Solving: Clears roadblocks and supports team resolution
• Conflict Resolution: Encourages open, inclusive communication
• Mentorship: Leads by example and supports team growth
• Strategic Thinking: Aligns team efforts with long-term goals
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

__UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

__UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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